U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study shows
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
Principals filling in for teachers in classrooms at Garland ISD
Garland ISD says it’s been through sub shortages before, but none as large as the one they’ve seen this fall. And with more than half of its subs not accepting jobs, administrators decided to step in.
Garland ISD says it’s been through sub shortages before, but none as large as the one they’ve seen this fall. And with more than half of its subs not accepting jobs, administrators decided to step in.
North Texas school districts prepare for potential post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 outbreaks
Officials at North Texas school districts say they’re prepared to tackle any COVID-19 outbreaks that may pop up between now and Christmas break.
Officials at North Texas school districts say they’re prepared to tackle any COVID-19 outbreaks that may pop up between now and Christmas break.
UT Austin preparing for when students come back for spring semester
As students break for the holidays, with some returning home to see old friends and family, UT Austin officials say it’s unclear how that will play out come the spring semester.
As students break for the holidays, with some returning home to see old friends and family, UT Austin officials say it’s unclear how that will play out come the spring semester.
Dallas ISD educator concerned about returning to in-person learning after Thanksgiving break
Some people are worried about students and teachers returning to the classroom after Thanksgiving break.
Some people are worried about students and teachers returning to the classroom after Thanksgiving break.
NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.
Crowley ISD set to return to in-person learning Monday
Crowley ISD is scheduled to return to in-person classes Monday after temporarily halting them days ahead of the Thanksgiving break because of the coronavirus.
Crowley ISD is scheduled to return to in-person classes Monday after temporarily halting them days ahead of the Thanksgiving break because of the coronavirus.
Austin ISD to return to remote learning for week after Thanksgiving
Students will receive 100% remote instruction from Nov. 30 through Dec. 4, and the district will resume on-campus instruction on Dec. 7.
Students will receive 100% remote instruction from Nov. 30 through Dec. 4, and the district will resume on-campus instruction on Dec. 7.
Three Texans named 2021 Rhodes Scholars
Two recipients of the prestigious scholarships are from North Texas.
Two recipients of the prestigious scholarships are from North Texas.
North Texas superintendent openly defying state mask mandate in schools
At least two Peaster ISD parents filed a formal complaint citing, among other issues, the lack of compliance with safety regulations, but there has been no enforcement of the mask mandate despite the superintendent's open defiance
At least two Peaster ISD parents filed a formal complaint citing, among other issues, the lack of compliance with safety regulations, but there has been no enforcement of the mask mandate despite the superintendent's open defiance
Amid COVID-19 surges, North Texas college students head home for Thanksgiving
Many Texas colleges offered free testing for students and some took advantage of that. But health officials caution, a negative test is just for that moment in time.
Many Texas colleges offered free testing for students and some took advantage of that. But health officials caution, a negative test is just for that moment in time.
Arlington ISD discusses how its schools are dealing with COVID-19 during school board meeting
During its school board meeting Thursday night, Arlington ISD discussed how its schools are dealing with COVID-19 and what it would take for schools to switch to remote learning only.
During its school board meeting Thursday night, Arlington ISD discussed how its schools are dealing with COVID-19 and what it would take for schools to switch to remote learning only.
TEA makes changes to some of its in-person learning requirements for school districts
The Texas Education Agency has relaxed some of its in-person learning requirements after multiple schools have asked about going virtual.
The Texas Education Agency has relaxed some of its in-person learning requirements after multiple schools have asked about going virtual.
68 state lawmakers sign letter asking TEA commissioner to cancel STAAR tests this school year
Dozens of state lawmakers are urging the Texas Education Agency to cancel the STAAR exams for this school year.
Dozens of state lawmakers are urging the Texas Education Agency to cancel the STAAR exams for this school year.
NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
Crowley ISD moves to virtual learning due to COVID-19 surge
Crowley ISD said it is experiencing staffing shortages due to the rising number of cases and people having to go into quarantine for being in close contact with positive cases.
Crowley ISD said it is experiencing staffing shortages due to the rising number of cases and people having to go into quarantine for being in close contact with positive cases.
Texas schools getting reimbursed for COVID-19 remote learning costs
Governor Abbott has announced a $420M reimbursement program to cover costs incurred by Texas public schools.
Governor Abbott has announced a $420M reimbursement program to cover costs incurred by Texas public schools.
Lockdown lifted at Weatherford High School after boy brings gun to campus
Weatherford police haven’t said what the active situation on campus is, but they are on school grounds and say all students and staff are safe.
Weatherford police haven’t said what the active situation on campus is, but they are on school grounds and say all students and staff are safe.
Keller ISD reports large spike in cases in November after Halloween
Trisha John with Keller ISD Health Services says the district has seen positive cases jump from September to October. In just the first two weeks of November, they’ve reported 252 cases, which is more than they saw in all of October.
Trisha John with Keller ISD Health Services says the district has seen positive cases jump from September to October. In just the first two weeks of November, they’ve reported 252 cases, which is more than they saw in all of October.
As college students return home for Thanksgiving amid surging COVID-19 pandemic, doctors urge caution
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.